Improving Diabetes Care with Videos and Community Support
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['FUNDING_R01'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-11134436
This project helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition better by offering educational videos and support from community health workers.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11134436 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people with type 2 diabetes find it hard to access programs that teach them how to manage their health at home due to challenges like cost or lack of insurance. This project aims to make these helpful programs more accessible by delivering educational videos directly to patients via text messages. Additionally, some participants will receive extra support from community health workers who can help overcome other life challenges related to their diabetes care. We want to see if these approaches, either alone or together, can make a real difference in managing diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults with type 2 diabetes who face challenges accessing traditional diabetes education programs.
Not a fit: Patients who already have good access to diabetes education and support, or those not interested in video-based learning or community health worker support, may not find additional benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could make diabetes self-management education and support much easier to access for many patients, potentially leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Pilot work has shown that a video-based diabetes education intervention is feasible and acceptable, and community health worker programs have a proven track record in supporting patients with diabetes.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HU, LU — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: HU, LU
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus